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Review on πŸš™ Upgrade Your Ride with Timken SP550103 Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly by Richard Cunningham

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Both interchangeable bearings made in USA. A big plus! Timken is the only manufacturer that does this!

I have already replaced 5 front wheel bearings on my truck. Original (factory installed, made in USA) lasted over 100,000 2nd replacement (kit) - foreign brand - made in China less than 25,000 miles. Next set were Moog bearings - build quality was slightly better but made in China and the passenger side failed at around 30,000 miles. The driver's side still works perfectly. The replacement is the Timken - it cost less than the last set of Moog brand bearings, but it actually looked better quality, and both the box and the actual bottom bracket (part of the hub assembly) were clearly stamped by TIMKEN. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I expect it to last. I'm very glad these wheel bearings are made in the USA because even branded bearings made in China, while looking a little better than other manufacturers' bearings, still have soft bearings or raceways and/or poor lubrication. Update: The Moog on the driver's side is now failing (Oct 2020). The Timken on the passenger side still sounds/rolls fine. Ordered another Timken from Revain. Arrived today - clearly marked "Made in USA" on the warehouse. I will continue to recommend them to the Dodge Ram community.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Not all will fit